Honey sbiten from Russia

• 20 ml “Honey” syrup
• 20 ml “Apple” puree
• 1 star anise
• 1 cinnamon stick
• 2 clove buds
• 5 g orange zest
• 10 g ginger root
• 100 ml apple juice
• 150 ml hot water

Decor : No

Cooking method :

• 1. Place all ingredients in the pitcher;
• 2. Warm up the coffee machine with the steam pipe;
• 3. Mix well;
• 4. Pour into a glass.

Sbiten is a hot drink, indispensable in the cold Russian climate. In winter, this is the best way to keep warm. Everyone drank sbiten, regardless of status and financial situation, and it was served not only in taverns. Sbitenshchiki (sellers of sbiten) walked along the streets with huge vessels, similar to samovars, on their backs, wrapped in warm fabric.

There are quite a few recipes for sbiten: they differ in both the method of preparation and the ingredients. Sbiten is drunk in the same way as tea. But since it's already sweet, it's best paired with savory snacks and treats.